tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36836530046027228202024-03-05T17:07:22.801+11:00SCCCC Mac Usershelp and information for the Seniors Computer Club Central Coast Mac Beginners and Mac Users groupsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-44189506965577083102018-08-27T21:12:00.002+10:002018-08-27T21:12:43.154+10:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello!<br />
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It's been a while between posts! You can now find me over at <a href="http://curiousnoggin.com/">Curious Noggin</a>, my site for people new (or not so new) to technology who are looking for simple tips and tricks to make your online life easier.<br />
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See you there!<br />
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SallyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-7691636307424118282016-02-08T12:46:00.000+11:002016-02-08T12:46:00.008+11:00New class at SCCCCHi all,<br />
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I'm back at SCCCC on Tuesdays 1 to 3 pm with a Facebook and Twitter class. It will run for 8 weeks (tomorrow is week 2).<br />
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Would love to see you!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-82886711059954423362015-02-09T11:35:00.001+11:002015-02-09T11:35:37.963+11:00Saturday classHi all, the Saturday classes will not be continuing this year. Please contact Beverley at the computer club if you would like to attend the Monday classes.<br />
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Thanks.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-5591526294764140562015-01-05T17:03:00.000+11:002015-01-05T17:03:27.518+11:00Learning in 2015Hi everyone,<br />
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2015 is here already! And I wanted to share with you all a great resource - <a href="http://www.geeksontour.com/">Geeks on Tour</a>. Jim and Chris are travelling around the US and teach classes and make videos about technology as they go. Their focus is travel technology with loads of tutorials on tablets and smartphones (not all of them are free though).<br />
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I came across them while searching for information and help with moving all my photos out of iPhoto (Apple will be dropping iPhoto in 2015 and everything will move to 'Photos' - the same as on iPad). <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6_C6jOzbgQ">This is the video</a> I used and it was really very helpful. Plus it prompted me to finally back up all 4000+ photos in iPhoto to an external hard drive!<br />
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So, make a cuppa, and check out their <a href="http://www.geeksontour.com/">website</a>, in particular their <a href="http://geeksontour.tv/learning-library/">video tutorial page</a>. You can also find them on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/2GeeksOnTour/videos">YouTube</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/geeksontour?fref=ts">Facebook</a>.<br />
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In the next couple of days I'll have some news for you all, so keep an eye out in your inbox!<br />
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Sally<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-34836184254430333052014-12-03T16:18:00.001+11:002014-12-03T16:18:15.067+11:00ReminderJust a reminder that our final class for 2014 is on this Saturday, 10 am to 12 noon. For those who cannot make it, I will post a complete "how to" on the Christmas letter after the class.<br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LrQucwriggvDiVXj6D8UNe1wohd3h6ES0H13I13DsCY/edit?usp=sharing">Here is a link to the incomplete how to</a> for those who are interested.<br />
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Thank you all for your support and enthusiasm this year. I'll be posting about classes for next year in early 2015 so keep an eye on your inbox!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-41068664984830466012014-10-19T20:16:00.002+11:002014-10-19T20:16:53.654+11:00Mac Users newsPlenty of news for you all!<br />
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The Mac Beginners class starts again tomorrow at 10 am at the Neighbourhood Centre. The Club has found a new tutor so it's full steam ahead.<br />
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Final two classes for our group will be on: Saturday 1 November and Saturday 6 December. As we discussed last time, we will put together a Christmas letter and/or card at the November class and who knows what we will do for the December class!<br />
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I'm sure there will be some questions about the new OSX for Mac, Yosemite. I ran the update today and so far so good! I'll have some details at the next class about and also some helpful info about Mavericks and updating iPhoto and iMovie. I have had some problems with this, and would like to share how to fix it!<br />
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And...here's a really wonderful article at the joys of technology for all ages:<br />
<a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/hillaryreinsberg/how-my-98-year-old-grandfather-embraced-the-internet#489nw0d">http://www.buzzfeed.com/hillaryreinsberg/how-my-98-year-old-grandfather-embraced-the-internet#489nw0d</a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-7272988360490808442014-09-06T09:56:00.001+10:002014-09-06T09:56:31.489+10:00Catch up classes - confirmedJust to confirm that the catch up classes will be on Saturday 20th and 27th September, 10 am to 12 noon at the Neighbourhood Centre. <div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-26338610691128939112014-08-30T12:58:00.001+10:002014-08-30T12:58:54.514+10:00Catch up classesFollowing on from my previous post, I have confirmed with the computer club that we are able to use their computer room on Saturdays.<br />
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Please click on this link to indicate if you would be able to attend catch up classes on Saturday mornings.<br />
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<a href="http://doodle.com/yxqq5nc7yn4khy65">http://doodle.com/yxqq5nc7yn4khy65</a><br />
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Thanks,<br />
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SallyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-89150480774606094262014-08-28T19:28:00.002+10:002014-08-28T19:36:32.242+10:00Update on classesHi everyone,<br />
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Good news and bad news. Good news is that I've been offered an 8 week contract with the local health service library where I have just finished placement! Bad news it I will be working on Tuesdays. I am currently speaking with the computer club to organise catch up days as I won't be able to teach the next two classes (2 September and 7 October). Stay tuned for details but I am thinking about Saturday morning or afternoon.<br />
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Later tonight I will send out the "how to" on setting up a nice Word document.<br />
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Thank you for your support,<br />
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Sally<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-2566667526444871872014-08-02T12:48:00.003+10:002014-08-03T12:15:42.742+10:00Class on Tuesday 5 AugustHi all,<br />
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Unfortunately I need to cancel Tuesday's class. We will meet again in September. In the meantime, please stay tuned for a 'how to' create a pretty Word document tutorial in the next week or so here on the blog.<br />
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thanks,<br />
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SallyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-76356875670301283222014-06-26T21:28:00.001+10:002014-06-26T21:28:20.164+10:00Next class 8 JulyHi all,<br />
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Just a reminder that the next class is Tuesday 8 July. Bring your questions or email them to me before we meet.<br />
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See you soon,<br />
<br />SallyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-73166476976950188422014-05-31T15:24:00.000+10:002014-05-31T15:24:00.068+10:00Mac user group on 2 JuneYes that's right, Monday is the first Monday of the month so that means that Tuesday is the first Tuesday of the month which equals Mac User Group.<br />
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Bring your questions and ideas. I'll bring the terrible jokes.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-18939772547272592162014-05-05T16:48:00.001+10:002014-05-05T16:48:29.122+10:00It's the first Tuesday of the month tomorrow!So that means we are meeting! Topic...let's try Pinterest again. I promise we won't get distracted organising Lorraine's holiday! Bring your organising ideas, see you at 10 am.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-89258131622337210852014-03-04T21:06:00.000+11:002014-03-04T21:11:26.600+11:00March class<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This morning we looked at <a href="https://www.canva.com/">Canva</a>, a new graphic design tool similar to <a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/">PicMonkey</a> and had a tour around Pinterest.<br />
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Canva has some <a href="http://support.canva.com/hc/en-us">simple tutorials</a> on good graphic design as well as a good <a href="http://support.canva.com/hc/en-us">help page</a> (not quite a support line but better than nothing!)</div>
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The <a href="http://uk.about.pinterest.com/basics/">Pinterest basics page</a> explains the ins and outs of Pinterest and is a good introduction if you're still not sure what it's all about. And the <a href="http://uk.about.pinterest.com/goodies/">Goodies page</a> has the link to set up a Pin It button in your web browser (just scroll down a little). There are also apps for iPad and iPhone if you are keen.</div>
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If you would like to improve your typing, I can recommend <a href="http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/keyboarding_games.html">playing typing games</a> (these games are on a children's website, but are great). I know, it sounds a bit odd, but games make learning fun! And if you want to improve your mouse skills, you can't go wrong with playing card games like <a href="http://worldofsolitaire.com/">Solitaire</a>.</div>
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Next month we will spend the first hour (perhaps more) on Pinterest, setting up an account if you don't have one already, creating boards, finding people to follow and pinning from all over the internet. Even if you aren't that keen on being online, you can always just setup the account up for the day and then delete it.</div>
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<a href="http://www.cakewrecks.com/">One final link</a> for when you're having a cuppa! See you in April. </div>
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Sally</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-54928205389257084922014-02-25T11:52:00.001+11:002014-02-25T11:52:37.320+11:00Mac User GroupHi everyone, <div><br></div><div>Classes will continue to be on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 am in the small computer room. Bring your questions and I'll bring some answers!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-18437897994521509332014-01-25T13:10:00.002+11:002014-01-25T13:10:48.076+11:00Update on classes for 2014Hi everyone,<br />
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Hope you've had a great Christmas and New Year. Classes are continuing this year with a slightly different format. Mac Beginners will move to Mondays at 10 am with a new teacher. The class that used to be on Monday mornings will now be called Mac User Group and will be held <b>monthly</b> on Tuesday mornings at 10 am in the small computer room.<br />
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Just to confuse matters slightly, the <b>first User Group will be on Wednesday 5 February</b> (there aren't any available rooms on the Tuesday of that week). The class will then be every first Tuesday of the month, 10 am to 12 noon.<br />
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So, let's see if I've got that right:<br />
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Mac Beginners, Monday 10 am to 12 noon (weekly, as per computer club)<br />
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Mac User Group, every first Tuesday of the month, 10 am to 12 noon. EXCEPT! February where the class will be on Wednesday 5th Feb.<br />
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As always, please email me if you have any queries or problems. I am going to start creating a new website for seniors and technology so if you have any ideas or questions you'd like answered, send them in!<br />
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SallyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-37141014760065804002013-12-14T15:45:00.001+11:002013-12-14T15:45:22.487+11:00Google Search StoriesHi all,<br />
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Sometimes study can be very helpful and today I had to <a href="http://www.google.com/insidesearch/stories/">watch these videos</a> for one of my subjects. They are all about searching and using Google products like Google Maps to find information and share knowledge. They are short videos (about 2 minutes each) and I encourage you to watch them. The way we are using the internet has changed everything and it's not just for finding pictures of cheese and cake!!<br />
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<a href="http://www.google.com/insidesearch/stories/">Google Search Stories</a><br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-69110192669111842182013-11-25T17:48:00.001+11:002013-11-25T17:48:30.935+11:00Google Tips and TricksNext week we will be learning about Google Tips and Tricks. For those who are unable to make it, please <a href="http://www.google.com/insidesearch/tipstricks/">take a look here</a> and have a go! Consider it homework!<br />
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Next week will be our second last lesson for the year, with our last on 8 December and the club's Christmas party on 15 December.<br />
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See you next week!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-8990802029284739682013-09-21T11:56:00.002+10:002013-09-21T11:56:35.828+10:00New iOS7 for iPhones and iPadsHi everyone,<br />
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A new operating system (iOS7) was released this week for iPads and iPhones. Here are a couple of articles that will help you back up your device and also remove some of the new quirks that come with iOS7 that people already don't like!<br />
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<a href="http://www.geeksugar.com/How-Back-Up-My-iPhone-31831815">How to back up your iPhone (and iPad)</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.independent.ie/business/the-7-most-annoying-features-on-ios7-and-how-to-disable-them-29591435.html">How to remove 7 most annoying things about iOS7</a><br />
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cheers,<br />
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SallyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-59070258622953407332013-08-25T11:25:00.002+10:002013-08-25T11:25:19.859+10:00Monday 26 AugustHi all,<br />
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I am unable to teach the two classes tomorrow. Please accept my apologies. I will see you all in two weeks on Monday 9 September. We can discuss then the possibility of a catch up class.<br />
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thanks,<br />
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SallyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-52331625922569824732013-08-19T20:33:00.000+10:002013-08-19T20:39:10.428+10:00Monday 19 August 2013Thanks to everyone for two great classes today. I am attempting to make sense of my notes from this morning so I can share them with you all in a meaningful and useful way. Please stay tuned for another blog post tomorrow about file management moving files around.<br />
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This is the information about the open day next week at the State Archives in Kingswood: <a href="http://localhistorynews.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/open-day-at-western-sydney-records.html">Local History News - State Records Open Day</a>.<br />
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In the meantime, here are my key tips for managing your files:<br />
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<li>Delete everything you don't need to keep! </li>
<li>Open up Finder and take a look at the Downloads folder, remember this is everything you've opened or accessed via email and the internet.</li>
<li>As you open a document/photo from an email or download from the internet, decide where to move it and move it straight away!</li>
<li>Make folders in your Document folder (in Finder) that correspond to your own paper filing or whatever makes sense to you. </li>
<li>To make a new folder, right click in the white space of Finder and select New Folder. To rename, click on the newly created folder once, then again on the folder name, then type the new name and press Return to save.</li>
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The afternoon class had a fun couple of hours working on their mouse and trackpad skills. It seemed a little silly to start with, however using the trackpad or mouse well gives you confidence and improves hand eye coordination! There was some pretty hot competition for the highest score on 3 Monkeys and Starry Night!<br />
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Whether you are morning or afternoon class, have a go at these links and games, you might be surprised.<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.skillfulsenior.com/skills/mouse/" target="_blank">Skillful Senior Mouse Skills</a> These exercises are great. (Please don't attempt the 'Arrows Tutorial' which comes after the 'Mouse Tutorial' as the instructions do not match Mac keyboards!)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.seniornet.org/howto/mouseexercises/mousepractice.html" target="_blank">Mouse Practice</a> Simple mouse/trackpad exercises to get your fingers warmed tomorrow.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ferryhalim.com/orisinal/g2/3monkeys.htm" target="_blank">3 Monkeys</a> Can you figure out how to catch the fruit and protect the monkeys from the bomb?</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ferryhalim.com/orisinal/g3/starry.htm" target="_blank">Starry Night</a> Can you make the star bounce across the falling stars to light up the sky?</li>
<li><a href="http://worldofsolitaire.com/" target="_blank">Solitaire</a> Yes! Solitaire is great for practicing dropping and dragging, double clicking and moving the mouse or trackpad around the screen.</li>
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Sally</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-19817678602270152802013-08-11T09:58:00.000+10:002013-08-11T09:58:14.234+10:00Monday 12 AugustCan anyone help me? I've forgotten what we are doing tomorrow!!! email me: sallyturbitt at gmail.com<br />
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Thanks!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-65862455414834096102013-07-21T11:49:00.000+10:002013-07-21T11:49:00.558+10:00Troubleshooting (again!)Bring your questions, problems and anything you'd like to go over that we've already done to class tomorrow and we will endeavour to find the answers!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-9515091914478301722013-07-13T13:46:00.001+10:002013-07-13T13:46:36.075+10:00Term 3 starts on Monday 15 JulyYes! We're back already!<br />
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As I've been away on holidays there is no plan for the term, so let's go with a troubleshooting session for Monday morning (10 am to 12 noon). Bring all your questions, on any subject and we'll work through them.<br />
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Monday afternoon (1 to 3 pm) will be back to basics as usual.<br />
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See you Monday!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558972588956911096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3683653004602722820.post-37172517745329886962013-07-01T22:24:00.002+10:002013-07-01T22:47:15.158+10:00Social Media and Networking ideas for SCCCC members<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><br /></b>These are the websites shared at today's SCCCC general meeting.<br />
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<b>Examples of Social Media and Social Networking</b><br />
Christchurch Earthquake: <a href="https://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&source=embed&t=h&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=205972314722231895961.00049cd3bc095df8c4355" target="_blank">map of destruction and emergency services information</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/account/login" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>: knitting and crochet heaven (you'll need to join up to view everything)<br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Community_portal" target="_blank">Wikipedia Community Portal</a>: this is where you can get involved in editing and sharing what you know with the world!<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/state-records-nsw/" target="_blank">State Records NSW</a> on Flickr<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/statelibraryofnsw/" target="_blank">State Library of NSW</a> on Flickr<br />
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<b>Twitter (</b><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b><u><a href="http://twitter.com/">twitter.com</a></u></b></span><b>)</b><br />
<a href="http://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/marketing/marcomms/communications/social/handbook/twitter-guides/practical-twitter-tips-for-beginners" target="_blank">Practical Tips for Twitter Beginners</a> from the University of Leicester<br />
<a href="http://mashable.com/2012/06/05/twitter-for-beginners/" target="_blank">Twitter for Beginners</a> from Mashable<br />
Examples of Twitter accounts to follow: <a href="https://twitter.com/702sydney" target="_blank">@702sydney</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/OurCentralCoast" target="_blank">@OurCentralCoast</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/mygosford" target="_blank">@mygosford</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/abcnews" target="_blank">@abcnews</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/abcgrandstand" target="_blank">@abcgrandstand</a><br />
Examples of Twitter hashtags: #SBSTDF, #London2012, #spbkchat, #qanda<br />
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<b>Facebook (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/">www.facebook.com</a>)</b><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/help/224562897555674" target="_blank">Permanently deleting your Facebook account</a><br />
<a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/facebooks-privacy-settings-a-complete-guide/" target="_blank">Facebook settings - a complete guide</a>: this article is up to date and if you ignore the ads, really useful.<br />
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<b>Blogs</b><br />
<a href="http://cclbibliofile.wordpress.com/2013/03/01/blogging-flavours/" target="_blank">Blogging Flavours</a> from Christchurch City Libraries<br />
<a href="https://talkinboutmygenerations.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Talkin' bout my Generations</a> - personal family history blog<br />
<a href="http://120dollarsfoodchallenge.com/" target="_blank">The $120 Food Challenge</a><br />
<a href="http://www.clonesnclowns.com/" target="_blank">Clones 'n' Clowns</a><br />
<a href="http://www.raspberricupcakes.com/" target="_blank">Raspberri Cupcakes</a><br />
<a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/" target="_blank">Smitten Kitchen</a><br />
<a href="http://wednesdaychef.typepad.com/" target="_blank">The Wednesday Chef</a><br />
<a href="http://gardenrant.com/" target="_blank">Garden Rant</a><br />
<a href="http://invesp.com/blog-rank/Gardening" target="_blank">Top 50 Gardening blogs</a> from Blogrank<br />
<a href="http://blogpond.com.au/top-100-australian-blogs-index/" target="_blank">Top 100 Australian blogs</a> index<br />
<a href="http://www.unlockthepast.com.au/australian-genealogy-history-blogs" target="_blank">Australian Genealogy and History</a> blog list<br />
and finally, you thought I was joking . . . <a href="http://vienna-pyongyang.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">here's the Vienna to Pyongyang blog</a> that I spent 5 hours reading in the middle of the night (you've been warned!).<br />
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